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L116 TBK

1993 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,794 mi
Last recorded68,794 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Reliant Robin46,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 TBK
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,592 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,874 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,195 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 61,183 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 60,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise front wiper blade

Pass 8 Nov 2012 60,648 miles

advise front wiper blade

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,574 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,022 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 58,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,908 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 54,787 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,251 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 50,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,519 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 44,519 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 37,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,834 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 37,776 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Dampness around Fuel Tank

Pass 1 Sep 2005 32,191 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 32,190 miles

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nsfront head light cracked †rear fuel pipe clipped to rear brake hose

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?

Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
1,464
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
4,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 2,808
Stop lamp not working 2,413
Headlamp aim too high 1,292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,201
Headlamp not working on main beam 1,087
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L116 TBK is a 1993 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 46,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Robin fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 2,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L116 TBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 33 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L116 TBK registered?

L116 TBK is a 1993 Reliant Robin, first registered on 18 October 1993.

Is L116 TBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L116 TBK shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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